The Digester

Trump warns Iran of mass destruction as ultimatum nears expiry

Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that Iran faces catastrophic destruction if it does not accept US terms before a looming ultimatum, after weeks of US and Israeli strikes, Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran's rejection of a proposed ceasefire.

5 hours ago · Iran · 44 articles

politics

Kanye West blocked from entering Britain as migration politics intensify

British border decisions and a push by Reform UK on migration are shaping a tense political backdrop ahead of the King’s Speech and May elections.

6 hours ago · United Kingdom · 35 articles

war

Trump ultimatum to Iran nears deadline with threat of strikes

President Trump gave Iran until Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warned of attacks on bridges and power plants if negotiations fail, escalating a conflict now in its sixth week.

15 hours ago · Iran · 77 articles

crime

Three suspects neutralized after shootout near closed Israeli consulate in Istanbul

Media say a shootout near a building that houses the closed Israeli Consulate and major bank headquarters in Istanbul left three suspects neutralized, with one captured injured and one killed; it is not yet clear if the consulate was targeted.

9 hours ago · Turkey · 45 articles

science

NASA releases 'Earthset' photo from Artemis II lunar flyby

NASA released an 'Earthset' image taken by the Artemis II crew on April 6, 2026, as the mission completed a record-setting lunar flyby and began its return to Earth.

5 hours ago · United States · 30 articles

war

Trump warns Iran could be 'taken out' by Tuesday night

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that Iran must strike a deal by Tuesday night or face expanded bombing raids, saying the country "could be taken out in one night."

22 hours ago · Iran · 67 articles

sports

FIFA opens disciplinary case over Islamophobic chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

FIFA has launched proceedings against the Spanish FA after fans chanted an Islamophobic slogan at the March 31 Spain v Egypt friendly in Barcelona.

1 hour ago · Spain · 17 articles

politics

Vance visits Budapest to shore up Orban ahead of tight Hungary vote

US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Budapest for two days of meetings to signal Washington’s backing for Viktor Orban as the Fidesz leader faces his most competitive election in over a decade.

17 hours ago · Hungary · 49 articles

politics

Trump demands Strait of Hormuz access in Iran deal and escalates threats

Former President Donald Trump has insisted that any Iran nuclear deal must require reopening the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping and has warned of increased pressure on Tehran, a move that could complicate diplomacy and raise regional tensions.

21 hours ago · United States · 55 articles

finance

Oil rises above $111 as markets brace for US Iran deadline

Brent topped $111 and equities slumped as investors pared risk ahead of a US deadline linked to Iran that could further disrupt energy flows.

13 hours ago · United States · 37 articles

war

Iran urges 'human chains' to protect power plants as US sets Strait of Hormuz deadline

Iran has mobilised youth, artists and public figures to form human chains around energy and nuclear sites after the US threatened strikes and set a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

8 hours ago · Iran · 25 articles

war

U.S. strikes military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, Vance says strategy unchanged

U.S. strikes on Iran's Kharg Island hit military sites, a U.S. official and Vice President JD Vance said, with Washington saying the attacks do not alter its strategy and did not target oil infrastructure.

6 hours ago · Iran · 17 articles

science

Artemis II breaks record for farthest humans from Earth

On April 7, 2026 the NASA Artemis II crew surpassed the Apollo-era distance record to become the most distant people in history.

21 hours ago · United States · 46 articles

crime

Ben Roberts-Smith arrested in Sydney over alleged Afghan war crimes

Australia’s most decorated living soldier was arrested at Sydney airport as he faces court over allegations he murdered unarmed civilians while serving in the SAS in Afghanistan, after a civil judge found he likely committed four murders.

17 hours ago · Australia · 39 articles

crime

Kataib Hezbollah says it will release US journalist Shelly Kittleson

Iran-aligned militia said it will free US freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted in late March in Baghdad, and ordered her to leave Iraq immediately.

3 hours ago · Iraq · 11 articles

politics

China and Russia veto Bahrain-backed UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz shipping protection

On April 7 the UN Security Council voted on a Bahraini resolution urging coordinated protection of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz; China and Russia vetoed the measure, preventing its adoption.

3 hours ago · Bahrain · 9 articles

sports

Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in Champions League quarterfinal first leg

Real Madrid welcome Bayern Munich to the Santiago Bernabeu for the Champions League quarterfinal first leg on 7 April 2026, with kickoff at 21:00 local (19:00 GMT).

3 hours ago · Spain · 12 articles

war

Sharif University bombed; Iran says US and Israel targeted its AI development

Air strikes damaged multiple buildings and an AI centre at Tehran’s Sharif University, which officials say were targeted to halt Iran’s technological progress amid wider attacks on research and civilian infrastructure.

1 hour ago · Iran · 11 articles

disaster

TGV collides with truck at Mazingarbe level crossing; driver killed

A high-speed TGV struck a truck at the Mazingarbe level crossing between Béthune and Lens on Tuesday morning, killing the train driver and injuring at least eight people among 243 passengers while regional services and power lines were disrupted.

10 hours ago · France · 20 articles

technology

Intel joins Musk's Terafab AI chip project

Intel said it will join SpaceX, Tesla and xAI to build two advanced chip fabs in Austin to supply high-performance chips for cars, robots and space-based AI data centers.

5 hours ago · United States · 14 articles